Name: The Napping House
ISBN: 9780152567088

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Why This Clicks

Sleepy, Then Wobbly

A cozy cumulative story turns bedtime reading into a playful game of prediction.

Come here for

A repeating rhythm that invites young listeners to read along
A bedful of snoozers and one wakeful flea

Expect

Humor, cozy sleepiness, and a little suspense
Chances to guess what happens next

Book Details

Authors: Audrey Wood
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: May 4, 2009
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Small Pets · Dates & Time
Reading lane: Small Pets

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Publisher Categories

Cat Stories
Dog Stories
Bugs & Insects
Small Pets

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Bedtime & Dreams
Funny Stories

About This Book

The classic silly cumulative tale that's perfect for bedtime, naptime...anytime! In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy? All is at peace until a wakeful flea crawls into the mix. One beastly bite from him and the entire pyramid of sleepers might topple. Is he getting ready to nibble? Humorous and inviting, this story encourages young kids to read alo...

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The classic silly cumulative tale that's perfect for bedtime, naptime...anytime! In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy? All is at peace until a wakeful flea crawls into the mix. One beastly bite from him and the entire pyramid of sleepers might topple. Is he getting ready to nibble? Humorous and inviting, this story encourages young kids to read along—and make predictions.